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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.87, 1,111.86 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741.87, 1,111.86 and 351.54 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741.87 : 1,111.86 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741.87/1,111.86 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741.87x = 1,111.86 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741.87x = 390,863.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,863.26/741.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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